Boy In The Striped Pyjamas

[Goofy Gumdrops]

Just finished reading the said book after my wife had read it saying what a shock at the end. I have to say what a well written book. Very thought provoking.

[silverfox46]

Originally Posted by Goofy Gumdrops

Just finished reading the said book after my wife had read it saying what a shock at the end. I have to say what a well written book. Very thought provoking.

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The movie was a mixture of emotions as well, especially the end

[Sandra & co]

I saw the movie and it was so sad but very well written

[Twin mummy]

I'm a Holocaust educator and whilst it is a moving piece of fiction, there are so many issues with the book from a historical perspective that cause lots of issues in developing understanding of the Holocaust. I spend a lot of my time as an educator unpicking incorrect assumptions from the book and film especially with children.
If anyone is interested this link explains some of the issues holocaustlearning.uk/lat...riped-pyjamas/

[Tinkerbell 1]

Oh what a coincidence I literally watched the film today! I have to say the portrayal of Bruno’s family did bother me as I know the reality of what was happening was very different. I was really torn at the end as felt bad for Bruno and his family and I know this was not where my sympathy should lie.

[JudeB]

I thought the book was much better than the movie.

The House of Special Purpose by the same author is also an excellent read.

[Florida1990]

Originally Posted by Twin mummy

I'm a Holocaust educator and whilst it is a moving piece of fiction, there are so many issues with the book from a historical perspective that cause lots of issues in developing understanding of the Holocaust. I spend a lot of my time as an educator unpicking incorrect assumptions from the book and film especially with children.
If anyone is interested this link explains some of the issues holocaustlearning.uk/lat...riped-pyjamas/

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I have just read the issues in your link and agree with each one. There are better novels to read and films to watch as heartbreaking as the subject is..😢

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by Twin mummy

I'm a Holocaust educator and whilst it is a moving piece of fiction, there are so many issues with the book from a historical perspective that cause lots of issues in developing understanding of the Holocaust. I spend a lot of my time as an educator unpicking incorrect assumptions from the book and film especially with children.
If anyone is interested this link explains some of the issues holocaustlearning.uk/lat...riped-pyjamas/

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Wow. What an awesome role to have. All credit to you.

Do you ever fancy doing a post about what you do? I would be so interested in this.

[janeg88]

Originally Posted by Twin mummy

I'm a Holocaust educator and whilst it is a moving piece of fiction, there are so many issues with the book from a historical perspective that cause lots of issues in developing understanding of the Holocaust. I spend a lot of my time as an educator unpicking incorrect assumptions from the book and film especially with children.
If anyone is interested this link explains some of the issues holocaustlearning.uk/lat...riped-pyjamas/

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This book is often discussed in teaching forums I’m in, would you mind if I share this link there?

[Nicksgirl]

Saw the film, so very sad for everyone. x